Fragrance comparison

Amalaya vs Rodeo

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 31 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

3 wins

Amalaya

Parfums d'Elmar

3.7827 votes

Rank #43,061 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Rodeo

Aurora Scents

3.205 votes

Rank #61,284 RosePowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Amalaya takes 3 of 4 categories.

Amalaya
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rodeo
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Amalaya3/4

Rodeo1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Amalaya
Sillage & projection: Amalaya
Value for money: Rodeo
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Amalaya

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

AmalayaParfums d'Elmar

RodeoAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.78/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 15%Had 0%Want 85%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

44%Love

26%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

19%Hate

27 votes

20%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

20%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityAmalaya

SillageAmalaya

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value75

Category winnerRodeoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy91%

aromatic83%

cinnamon74%

musky65%

powdery56%

rose100%

powdery92%

woody84%

violet77%

floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Ceylon CinnamonAmyrisBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineViolet

Base7-10+ hrs

MuskAmbrox SuperAustralian SandalwoodHaitian VetiverMossPatchouli

Top

Red BerriesBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

RoseVioletYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

PatchouliMuskMossSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet. Durations are only published for Amalaya, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night75

Spring0

Summer50

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex38

Women38

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,061

PerfumerFirmenich

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#61,284

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAmalayaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parfums d'Elmar Amalaya opens with a quick spark of zesty bergamot backed by dry Ceylon cinnamon and balsamic amyris. The first spray leaves a visible sheen of perfume oil on the skin. Give it ninety seconds. The initial alcohol flash burns off rapidly to reveal a soft heart of creamy ylang-ylang, powdery violet, and …

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Rodeo by Aurora Scents is a unisex oriental woody fragrance featuring a bright mix of grapefruit and red berries. It settles into a floral heart of violet and rose, anchored by a base of patchouli, musk, and vanilla. This composition is ideal for daily wear in temperate weather, offering a versatile profile for those …

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Amalaya or Rodeo?

Amalaya takes 3 of 4 categories. Amalaya is rated 3.78/5 from 27 votes; Rodeo is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Amalaya for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rodeo for a rose and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Amalaya or Rodeo?

Amalaya lasts longest (Amalaya 78/100, Rodeo 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Amalaya or Rodeo?

Amalaya projects furthest (Amalaya 82/100, Rodeo 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Amalaya and Rodeo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Amalaya or Rodeo better for summer or winter?

Amalaya suits daytime wear; Rodeo suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Amalaya and Rodeo?

Amalaya has top notes of Ceylon Cinnamon, Amyris and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Ambrox Super, Australian Sandalwood and Haitian Vetiver. Rodeo has top notes of Red Berries, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Rose, Violet, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Musk, Moss and Sandalwood.